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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Share a quote from your current read or tell us about a book that really pulled on your heart strings. What was it about that book/quote that made you cry?

Oh boy, this one is a bit tough for me. I am an emotional reader--I get sucked into books to where my poor husband sometimes has to say my name so many times before it registers that someone is actually speaking to me. LOL I live and breathe the characters as I am reading their stories, that those beautifully written words just meld their way into my psyche that I cannot help but release the emotion. Sometimes it is laughing, other times tears and occasionally groans of frustration.

I remember vividly having tears flow down my face while reading Laurie Halse Anderson's Speak. I had my fan girl moment with her (with a hug!) this past weekend and it probably is one of the biggest highlights of my career. This book is one of my defining moments in life and I cannot recommend it enough.

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Progress on My Goals:Number of Books I Read Day 1: 1 and partial of a secondTotal Number of Books I Read This Week: 1 1/4 books

Number of Books I Read Day 2: finished Just One KissTotal Number of Books I Have Read This Week: 2I also visited many blogs today before and after work.Number of Books I Read Day 3: finished Riptide by Lindsey Scheibe and started Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery. I am veering off track on the proposed titles but I will get to them tomorrow and through the weekend!Total Number of Books I Have Read This Week: 3.5

Riptideby Lindsey Scheibe

Two of a Kind by Susan Mallery

I managed to get to visit some other participants today but that has by far been the hardest part for me thus far. I am cheering everyone on, whether I get to visit or not.

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Can you believe we are half way through Summer Lovin'? How is this read-a-thon going for you? What has been the best feature of Summer Lovin' so far?

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Hi, I love Laurie Halse Anderson. Have you read her book Fever? I need to read the one you recommend asap. Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the rest of the week. :) I have really enjoyed this week. Once again I am suprised about how big the blogosphere really is. I had not idea there were so many book lovers out here blogging until this week.

I have! I have read all of her books thus far. :) She is a favorite author of mine. I am so glad that you are enjoying this week--it is very rewarding to read this. The book blogging community is quite vast and you can make some great friends if you would like.

It would be a spoiler to say...there are several parts that did...once towards the midpoint of the book then again at the end. It is a fantastic book that really tears you apart but rebuilds you and leaves you with a sense of hope.